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Information released by City Hall in Mason City on Tuesday, March 5, 2019: The Music Man Complex & Hotel A 105-room, full-service hotel and conference center will be built in the parking
MASON CITY – A convicted Mason City domestic abuser who served prison time for his past crimes was nabbed at his job at a chicken restaurant on a warrant after another alleged
FORT DODGE – A Fort Dodge police officer lost consciousness this weekend after a traffic stop and exposure to possible fentanyl. On Sunday, March 3, 2019, a Fort Dodge Police Officer conducted a
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa senior Megan Gustafson has been named the Big Ten Conference Player of the Year, as voted on by the coaches and media, the conference office announced
MASON CITY – The Mason City school board will meet Monday night and talk about proposed projects to build a new gymnasium and swimming pool, potentially costing beleaguered taxpayers millions of dollars. Superintendent
MESERVEY – A house in Meservey burned Monday morning, authorities say. On March 4th at approximately 9:10 AM, dispatch received a call of a house fire at 205 Ohio Street in Meservey.
MASON CITY – A developer is seeking to build a large apartment complex in downtown Mason City. Tuesday night, the Mason City council will consider setting forth the competitive bidding procedures and
EL PASO — Deportation officers and special agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Monday discovered 67 illegal aliens from Guatemala and Ecuador, including six unaccompanied teenagers, in a stash
CHARLES CITY – A Charles City police officer was injured and hospitalized after he was struck and dragged by a fleeing Minnesota man during an auto chase Thursday morning. According to the
MASON CITY – The public is invited to attend the NIACC Alumni Association’s 29th annual Pathways to Success luncheon on Friday, April 5, 2019. The event is scheduled to begin at 11:30
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa Basketball Media Conference held Friday, March 1, 2019 with Fran McCaffery, men’s basketball head coach: Q. Did Dolph take you up on your offer? Are you
The following is a legislative update from GOP Rep. Linda Upmeyer of Clear Lake: We had another eventful week with the Girls State Basketball Tournament in Des Moines and several local Farm
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 2/28/2019 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ——————————– ———— ADVANCED SYSTEMS INC OFFICE SUPPLIES 304.00 AHLERS AND COONEY PC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 3,289.00 ALL STAR PEST CONTROL CHEMICALS 735.00
CEDAR RAPIDS – Over the last week, five people have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in trafficking methamphetamine throughout central and northern Iowa. Octavio Cortez Fierros, age 27, from
SIOUX CITY – A Fort Dodge man who conspired to distribute methamphetamine pled guilty February 28, 2019, in federal court in Sioux City. Michael Halstead, 32, from Fort Dodge, Iowa, was convicted
The following is a legislative update from Democratic Senator Amanda Ragan of Mason City, representing Butler, Cerro Gordo, and Franklin counties: HEALTH & HEALTH CARE Bill eliminates key health requirements for schools:
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds announced additional appointments to Iowa’s boards and commissions today, including a Mason City man to board dealing with real estate. Vernon Greder of Mason City has
DES MOINES – The Iowa DNR is currently working on a monitoring plan to identify the public water supply systems in the state that may have levels of manganese in drinking water
The following is a legislative update from Iowa Democrats: Tax Credits, Free Tax Filing Assistance Available to Iowans State and federal income taxes will be due soon. Iowa state income tax returns
The following is a legislative update from Democratic Rep. Sharon Steckman, who represents the middle third of Cerro Gordo county: This week certainly started out differently for me. I usually return to
MASON CITY – An auto accident with minor injuries was reported in rural Mason City early Thursday. On February 28 at approximately 7:15 AM, a 2012 Chevrolet Impala being operated by 58-year-old
Paul J. Ritter, 93, of Charles City, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage with his family by his side. A Mass of Christian
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U. S. House of Representatives passed a bill yesterday to require background checks on all gun sales in the country. This bill is the first gun control legislation
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa Director of Athletics Gary Barta announced on Wednesday a two-game suspension of head men’s basketball coach Fran McCaffery for unsportsmanlike comments directed at an official following
TESTIMONY OF MICHAEL D. COHEN COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT AND REFORM U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FEBRUARY 27, 2019 Chairman Cummings, Ranking Member Jordan, and Members of the Committee, thank you for inviting me
IOWA CITY — Hawkeye Sports Properties, the multimedia rights manager for University of Iowa Athletics, today announced it will reinstate play-by-play announcer Gary Dolphin beginning with coverage of football spring practice. Dolphin will also
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Brazilian man’s outrageous behavior on a flight that led to the airliner landing in Iowa received a prison term at sentencing this week. Guilherme Alves De Melo (Alves),
MASON CITY – Newman Catholic’s Steven Ringo signed a national letter of intent to run cross country at NIACC next season. The NIACC men’s cross country team placed 25th at the NJCAA
By U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa Feb 26, 2019 It’s not every day an Iowan has the opportunity to wake up and ask top executives of seven major pharmaceutical companies the
COLUMBUS, OHIO – Iowa was dominated Tuesday night in a Big Ten road game against Ohio State, losing the contest 90-70. Freshman Joe Wieskamp led Iowa’s effort with a team-high 17 points,
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a longtime and outspoken pro-life advocate, on Monday voted in support of legislation to protect the lives of children born-alive after a failed abortion. While
Cerro Gordo county claims for Feb. 19, 2019: Download the PDF file .
AMES – The Iowa Department of Transportation, in cooperation with the Iowa State Patrol, will be reopening southbound Interstate 35 from the Northwood exit south at noon today. Once the interstate opens,
AMES – No. 5 Missouri (16-1, 7-0 MAC) defeated No. 11 Iowa State (10-4, 6-2 Big 12), 23-15 Sunday afternoon in wrestling action at Hilton Coliseum. The two teams split the matches (5-5),
CEDAR RAPIDS – An experienced Algona contractor who purchased and renovated the former Kossuth County Home without thoroughly inspecting for asbestos was sentenced February 13, 2019, to two years of probation. Steven
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CHARLES CITY – An Osage man who is a school principal was recently arrested for drunk driving in Charles City. On February 16, 2019 at 11:21 PM, officers with the Charles City
STILLWATER, OK – The third-ranked University of Iowa wrestling team fell to No. 2 Oklahoma State on Sunday afternoon, 27-12, in front of a sold-out crowd at Gallagher-Iba Arena. The Hawkeyes finish
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